Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) seed butter
AKA “cupuacu seed butter”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) seed butter
AKA: Cupuacu seed butter
Butter · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Amazonian Oil
Not Clean
theobroma grandiflorum (cupuacu) seed butter is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
394236-97-6
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used for centuries by indigenous Amazonian peoples for skin conditioning and moisture retention. Modern cosmetic adoption developed in the late 20th century as research highlighted its emollient properties and similarity to cocoa butter.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR